Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

extreme bi-polar cycles

my cycles have become so intense and violent that daily functions have been nearly impossible to accomplish. medication has slightly helped over the years, but I've been on so many different ones that I've never found any specific one that really worked... Some have made my symptoms worse...right now I can barely think, I feel like I'm falling apart again... this dysfunctional thinking keeps the suicidal tendencies in my head daily. any input would be appreciated...thank you

I don't know anything to say that will be usefull to you. Perhaps, if you have been seeing the same doctor all these years, another one might do something different for you? Outside of meds, the thing that helped me the absolute MOST was group therapy .. IOP.. Intensive Outpatient therapy. Maybe you can ask your behavorial health hospital or unit closest to you if they have one. or even your doctor?

Take it minute by minute if you have to. Breathe...be aware of your breaths... close your eyes and listen to your heartbeat.

I wish that I could make it all go away for you. But... what I CAN offer is to be here if you need a friend.

I made the big mistake of giving up on my meds to soon when I was first diagnosed. Some of them take a month or so before they start working effectivly. Are you manic most of the time or depressed? Have you ever tryed lithium? With me it took a high dose of 1200mg a day. And now my nightmare has all but faded away. I still have that fear that it could come back to haunt me. If you get a chance, look at my profile and check out my songs. I have a little home studio as well and I write about my illness.

Hi divided:
It took Neurontin in very high doses-2100mg- before I came out of the dark blinking in the light, and feeling as though I'd spent my life in a cave.
This is a good site- if you'll let me, I will stay posted and supportive.

I have been plagued w/suicidal thoughts. Not plans just thoughts of death being the end to this vicious disease.
All I can say though is, take your medication ritually, never miss a doc appt, and be totally and completely open and honest to your doc. If she/he doesn't know what's really going on, they can't fix it. I feel your pain.
Carrie

I've been on the medication-go-round too. That's how I found out that I am allergic to SSRI's. It takes a long time to get the meds right--and it doesn't help with all the side effects and cross-reactions.

Just make sure you tell your doctor everything--write it down if you can.
And know that we are here for you

if you are feeling confused and overwhelmed i think you should get a notebook and journal your thoughts and ideas. at the same time i would keep searching for the right doctor for you. someone you click with and you feel like understands your symptoms and frustrations with the med merry-go-round is more likely to help you if you document your cycles, etc.

I was just suicidal after the holidays. I went and talked to my pastor, then I did some serious private time w/ God by fasting for 3 days. I started a new antidepressant, went to the library and looked up some books that might helped, and I let my friends know what I was going through. It worked! I've been feeling normal, which is odd, for the last 3 days. I hope you are feeling better soon.

when i get like that i exercise so hard and so long that my body hurts and it takes away from the mental pain. i also get tired so i can sleep and not have to think. and of course the exercise makes my mood better. i highly recommend it.

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